Autobody Supplies

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy, New York is requesting sealed bids for autobody supplies on an as-needed basis under Bid 4042, with bids due July 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.

The scope comprises 504 line items spanning abrasives, masking materials, adhesives, primers, clearcoats, hardeners, reducers, body fillers, tools, and specialized automotive refinishing supplies sourced from manufacturers including 3M, Norton, SEM, and Mirka. Quantities vary by product type, ranging from individual units to bulk packages of 25 to 500 pieces. Equivalent products meeting stated specifications are acceptable. Pricing must be submitted on the provided Excel price list with all costs including delivery (F.O.B. Destination), and vendors must identify any separate shipping or delivery charges. Vendors must maintain pricing at or below any cooperative or state contract pricing they may offer; if pricing cannot be sustained throughout the contract term, vendors must specify the applicable period.

The contract term runs one year, September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Delivery must be F.O.B. HVCC's Central Receiving, with merchandise shipped prepaid and deliveries accepted Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, excluding holidays and snow days. This is a line-item bid with each item awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

Bidders must submit a signed Statement of Non-Collusion, provide brochures and catalogs, include references preferably from educational institutions, and upon award provide a Certificate of Insurance naming HVCC, the County of Rensselaer, and the State University of New York as additional insureds. New York State prevailing wage requirements under General Municipal Law Section 103-a through 103-d and employment preference for New York State residents under Labor Law Section 222 apply. Bids may be submitted electronically via Bonfire (https://hvcc.bonfirehub.com), in-person, or by mail to Tabitha D'Attilio, Director of Procurement, HVCC Administration Building, Room 240, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy, New York 12180. The successful bidder will be notified within thirty working days after bid opening. HVCC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and award separate items to different vendors.